Online Safety
Protecting your CryptoSafe Escrow account and crypto transactions requires awareness of online phishing and scams. Explore common and emerging threats, see examples, and learn advanced safety practices.
Common Phishing Techniques
- SMS Phishing (Smishing): Texts claiming a transaction issue, directing you to a fake CryptoSafe Escrow login page.
- Social Media Impersonation: Fake accounts on Twitter or Telegram posing as our support team, offering to “resolve” issues.
- Fake Escrow Platforms: Websites mimicking our platform, asking for crypto deposits or wallet connections.
- Off-Platform Payment Requests: Scammers posing as buyers/sellers, requesting direct crypto transfers outside our escrow system.
Text Message
CryptoSafe Escrow: Your 1 ETH transaction is paused. Verify at [shortened URL] or lose funds.
Red Flags: Shortened URL, urgent language, and no official contact number.
Website Encountered
URL: cryptosafeescr0w.com
A site identical to CryptoSafe Escrow, asking you to deposit 0.3 BTC to start an escrow. The logo and design mimic ours, but the domain is wrong.
Red Flags: Typosquatted domain (zero instead of ‘o’), no HTTPS padlock, and unsolicited deposit request.
Latest Phishing Trends (2025)
- AI-Driven Social Engineering: Scammers use AI to craft messages based on your transaction history, e.g., “Your recent USDT escrow needs confirmation.”
- Browser-in-the-Browser Phishing: Fake login pop-ups mimicking our site, hosted on malicious domains.
- Crypto Wallet Phishing: Sites asking you to connect your wallet (e.g., MetaMask) to “verify” an escrow, stealing your funds.
- Multi-Channel Attacks: Combining SMS, social media, and email to trick you into revealing your predefined code or wallet seed phrase.
Social Media Message
From: @CryptoSafeSupport (fake Telegram account)
Connect your wallet at [fake URL] to release your 0.1 ETH escrow. Act now!
Red Flags: Unofficial account, wallet connection request, and urgent tone.
Advanced Safety Tips
- Secure Your Crypto Wallet: Use a hardware wallet (e.g., Ledger) for large transactions and never share your seed phrase.
- Verify Platform Authenticity: Bookmark https://csetrust.com and use it exclusively. Check for HTTPS and the correct domain.
- Use Multi-Signature Wallets: For high-value escrows, use multi-sig wallets requiring multiple approvals.
- Enable Transaction Alerts: Set up alerts in your CryptoSafe Escrow account to monitor escrow activity in real-time.
- Practice Cold Storage: Store large crypto amounts offline to reduce exposure to phishing scams.
Reporting Phishing
- To CryptoSafe Escrow: Report suspicious messages or sites to support-cryptosafeescrow@csetrust.com.
- To Authorities: File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) for crypto-related scams.
- To Anti-Phishing Groups: Submit malicious URLs to Anti-Phishing Working Group or Google Safe Browsing.
For email-specific phishing protection, visit our Email Security guide.